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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
3.2Good
82%
Open Admissions
79%
Graduation
About Samford University
Samford University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. With an enrollment of approximately 3,828 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 82%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 79%. Graduates earn a median salary of $58,469 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $30,795 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
82%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
79%
Enrollment
3,828
Total students
Median Earnings
$58,469
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$38,144
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,144
Per year
Average Net Price
$30,795
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1070–1250
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
23 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1070
Median
1170
75th
1250
4001600
SAT Math
25th
520
Median
580
75th
610
200800
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
26
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$38,144/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$30,795/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$123,180
10-Year Earnings
$584,690
ROI Multiple
4.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Samford University
Student Outcomes
79%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$58k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,828
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
